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Academics
The LBJ School offers 4 master’s degree programs and one PhD program.
- Master of Public Affairs
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A leading public affairs program that merges fundamentals with philosophy—preparing students to make an immediate impact in the world.
- Master of Global Policy Studies
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A degree program designed for leadership in a globalized world, offering an interdisciplinary command of international policymaking.
- DC Concentration (MGPS/MPAff)
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Find yourself in the room where it happens: an immersive 15 months of accelerated work and study, focusing on domestic and international federal policymaking.
- Executive Master of Public Leadership
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The LBJ School's Executive Master of Public Leadership prepares nonprofit and public professionals for senior leadership with substantial in-person coursework, interaction with high-performing leaders and working simulations for real world readiness.
- PhD in Public Policy
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A flexible, multidisciplinary curriculum–emphasizing strong faculty mentorship alongside rigorous analytical and professional training–intended to bridge the gap between academic scholarship and real-world policy impact.
Program Deadlines
We admit a new cohort of students each fall semester. Applications open every September.
The early funding deadline for the MGPS, MPAff and DC Concentration programs is December 1. The final deadline is March 1.
The final deadline for our PhD in Public Policy is December 1.
Register for an information session
The best way to learn about the LBJ School is to attend one of our regularly held virtual information sessions.
Connect to LBJ Faculty
Email an LBJ School faculty member to arrange a class visit. We are located on UT Austin's campus in Sid Richardson Hall (SRH), a three-story white building between Red River Street and the large, white marble LBJ Library.
Visit LBJ DC
Schedule a visit to the LBJ Washington Center campus, located at 1100 New York Avenue in Washington DC.
Attend an LBJ School policy event
We host several public, policy-forward events. Meet current students, get closer to policy and news of the day, and tap the know-how to change the world from today’s most influential leaders.